End of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Malacca in March
Little changes in Malacca from February: highs stay near 86°F (30°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), and about 6.3 in (159 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 50/100 for comfort, 3rd of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 86°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 77°F (25°C)
- Rain
- 6.3 in (159 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 59 min
- Comfort score
- 50/100 · Fair
What March feels like
Heat sets the pace, with highs around 86°F (30°C). Get out early and keep the hottest hours for somewhere cool.
Even at night it stays warm, around 77°F (25°C).
With 81% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Expect regular rain: about 6.3 in (159 mm) falls in the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 76%.
Plan around March
March is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (January & February).
- Comfort slips from 58/100 in February to 50/100.
- March sits inside the Feb – Apr, Jun – Aug window our Singapore, Malacca & Kuala Lumpur route recommends.
What to pack for March
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 86°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Quick-dry fabrics81% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes6.3 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Malacca in March
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
St. Paul's Hill and A Famosa
Hilltop church ruins and the surviving gate of the 1511 Portuguese fortress.
Why now A break from 86°F afternoons.
Chung Wah Chicken Rice Ball
Corner shop serving Hainanese chicken with rice pressed into balls.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Stadthuys and Dutch Square
Red Dutch colonial buildings and Christ Church around a central square.
The Geographer Cafe
Corner bar-cafe in a restored shophouse on Jonker Street, with live music some nights.
Why now Go early — afternoons average 86°F.
Nancy's Kitchen
Homey Nyonya restaurant known for ayam buah keluak and chicken candlenut.
Nearby in March
- Kuala Lumpur in March~76 mi · highs 87°F, 7.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Singapore in March~127 mi · highs 85°F, 6.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Malacca in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Malacca?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 50/100 against a best of 58 in January & February. Expect highs of 86°F (30°C) and 6.3 in (159 mm) of rain. March is inside the Feb – Apr, Jun – Aug window our Singapore, Malacca & Kuala Lumpur route recommends.
How hot is Malacca in March?
Average highs are 86°F (30°C) and average lows 77°F (25°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Malacca in March?
Yes: about 6.3 in (159 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 88.0 in (2236 mm).
What should I pack for Malacca in March?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 86°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), quick-dry fabrics (81% average humidity) and rain jacket and waterproof shoes (6.3 in of rain on average).
Routes in season in March
- Singapore, Malacca & Kuala Lumpur Feb – Apr, Jun – Aug
Planning Malacca in March?
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